Crew 192 EVA Reports
POSTED ONAPRIL 20, 2018 EVA Report – April 20th EVA Report
EVA #18
20 Apr 2018 – Sol 12
Crew members: Richard Blakeman, Ashok Narayanamoorthi
Objectives: Exploratory reconnaissance of Cactus Road (Route 1104), continued testing of helmet fogging study and hydration pack.
Operations: 0800-1100
Narrative: Conducted an exploratory reconnaissance of Cactus Road (Route 1104) via Galileo Road (Route 1104). Stopped at interesting geologic formations for detailed examination and to collect video and photo imagery. Conduct both mounted and dismounted EVA.
Vehicles Blue ATVs #1 and #2
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EVA #19
20 April 2018 – Sol 12
Crew Members: Richard Blakeman, Ashok Narayanamoorthi
Objectives: Exploratory reconnaissance of Reservoir Dam, Tank Wash, and Factory Butte View. Continued testing of helmet fogging study and hydration pack.
Operations: 1500-1800
Narrative: Conducted an exploratory reconnaissance of the Reservoir Dam, Tank Wash, and Factory Butte View regions. The EVA was conducted using a combination of ATV and dismounted scouting. Stopped to examine multiple geologic formations and collected video and photo imagery.
Vehicles Blue ATVs #3 and #4
APRIL 19, 2018 EVA Report – April 19th EVA Report
EVA #16
19 Apr 2018 – Sol 11
Crew members: Richard Blakeman, Ashok Narayanamoorthi, Victoria Varone
Objectives: Exploratory reconnaissance of area around Habitat. Continued conducting of helmet fogging study and test of experimental hydration system.
Operations: 0800-1200
Narrative: Performed a geological survey and hike of Hab Ridge Road, which provided outstanding views from every angle. Continued testing helmet fogging study, noting intensity of fogging (if any) in helmets periodically throughout EVA, especially during periods of higher exertion. We checked the hydration prototype. Walked all the way around the ridge road, climbed down, and took in the beautiful scenery on the way back to the hab.
Vehicles None
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EVA #16
19 April 2018 – Sol 11
Crew Members: Joe Dituri, Andreea Radulescu
Objectives: Changed to engineering EVA to complete necessary tasks in the RAM and around the hab.
Operations: 1400-1800
Narrative: Checked the water tank in the RAM and loaded it to the trailer. Cleaned the RAM area. Crew was not feeling optimal after moving heavy items. Considering the crew safety, EVA was terminated earlier than the scheduled timing
Vehicles None
POSTED ONAPRIL 18, 2018 EVA Report – April 18th EVA Report
EVA #14
18 Apr 2018 – Sol 10
Crew members: Richard Blakeman, Ashok Narayanamoorthi, Victoria Varone Objectives: – Exploration reconnaissance of Lith Canyon Region for geology and terrain accessibility. – Continue research on anti-fogging treatments by switching from two-piece spacesuits to one-piece spacesuits. – Test hydration pack
Operations: 0800-1200
Narrative:
Performed an exploratory reconnaissance of Lith Canyon Region (Route 1106) to conduct geologic survey and collect imagery. Additionally, evaluated spacesuit visors for fogging study as well as conducted operational field testing of an experimental hydration system. Conducted preliminary terrain reconnaissance of Murphy Canyon region to pass vital information to upcoming EVA for follow up crew.
Vehicles Rovers Spirit, Deimos, and Curiosity
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EVA #15
18 April 2018 – Sol 10
Crew Members: Joe Dituri, Andreea Radulescu
Objectives: Take Lowell Rd till we got to the base of 1106. We the proceeded south and walked the ridge line until the end.
Operations: 1400-1800
Narrative: This is absolutely the most beautiful part of the exploration. We walked to the end of the ridge…made our way down to the basin…Then proceeded down the water spill way which was another 30-50 feet down. Proceeding south we followed the water spillway until it turned almost due west…then proceeded north and then proceeded NW up the water spillway. We basically encircled Murphy’s Canyon as marked on the map in total. Almost 5 miles of hiking and several hundred foot change in elevation.
Vehicles Rover Opportunity with two crew in it
POSTED ONAPRIL 17, 2018 EVA Report – April 17th EVA Report
EVA #12
17 Apr 2018 – Sol 8
Crew members: Richard Blakeman, Ashok Narayanamoorthi
Objectives: Conduct an exploratory reconnaissance of 1101 weather permitting. Additionally, continue anti-fogging experiments under varying exertions.
Operations: 0730-1030
Narrative: We proceeded through the route 1101 and were cautiously treading the path in the ATV. We went past the ridges all the way to the fence. Enroute hiked over the ridges and did coms check across the line of sight. Evaluated ATV riding in spacesuit with incremental difficulty in driving.
Vehicles Blue ATVs #1 and #3
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EVA #13
17 April 2018 – Sol 8
Crew Members: Joe Dituri, Andreea Radulescu
Objectives: To explore the east ridge near white moon road 1572 and to the east. There was some indication that part of our science projects crashed there. Also we will be testing two piece vs. one piece suits for longer duration missions.
Operations: 1500-1800
Narrative: We proceeded north on Lowell but did not see a sign for 1572….We missed it but turned around and found what we think was 1572. Explored the east side and this is the most red section similar to what Mars may look like. Great area. We also explored the area slightly south of that road and east. Need to explore north of that road because it gets more dramatic there.
Vehicles Red ATV and Blue ATV #2
POSTED ONAPRIL 16, 2018 EVA Report – April 16th EVA Report
EVA #10 – 16Apr2018 – Sol 8
Crew members: Joe Dituri, Abdreea Radulescu, Victoria Varone
Objectives: To hike along the ridge and see the overview of the hab as well as compare fogging of suits with heavy exertion.
Operations: 0730-1030
Narrative: Three crew members took a hike along walking path 1103. This was hard work and fogged the suits badly. We walked up the ridge and then proceeded to the far ridge to the west but we did not achieve it .
Vehicles None
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EVA #11 16 April 2018 – Sol 8 Crew Members: Richard Blakeman and Ashok Narayanamoorthi.
Objectives: Originally planned to explore south Lowell road and near route 1101. Scrubbed mission for safety and high winds.
Operations: 1500-1600
Narrative: Took Diemos Rover and put both crew in the rover to deliver the mouse to a distance far enough away so that he would not come back…
Vehicles Diemos Rover
POSTED ONAPRIL 15, 2018 EVA Report – April 15th EVA Report
EVA #9 – 15Apr2018 – Sol 7
Crew members: Richard Blakeman, Ashok Narayanamoorthi, Andreea Radulescu, Victoria Varone
Objectives:
To simulate a medical emergency requiring evacuation while on an EVA. Additional objective is to tow an ATV using an ATV.
Operations: 1230-1500
Narrative: Two crew members went out on EVA and called in a medical emergency. The doctor was dispatched and an extra crew member stayed IVO the HAB to support the single crew member left inside the HAB or the doctor as required given a 5 person crew.
Upon RTB we faked an ATV with a problem which could not be fixed. The crew the practiced towing the ATV into the compound.
Vehicles Blue ATVs #1 and #2, Rover Spirit
POSTED ONAPRIL 15, 2018 EVA Report – April 15th EVA Report
EVA #9 – 15Apr2018 – Sol 7
Crew members: Richard Blakeman, Ashok Narayanamoorthi, Andreea Radulescu, Victoria Varone
Objectives:
To simulate a medical emergency requiring evacuation while on an EVA. Additional objective is to tow an ATV using an ATV.
Operations: 1230-1500
Narrative: Two crew members went out on EVA and called in a medical emergency. The doctor was dispatched and an extra crew member stayed IVO the HAB to support the single crew member left inside the HAB or the doctor as required given a 5 person crew.
Upon RTB we faked an ATV with a problem which could not be fixed. The crew the practiced towing the ATV into the compound.
Vehicles Blue ATVs #1 and #3, Rover Spirit
POSTED ONAPRIL 14, 2018 EVA Report – April 14th EVA Report
EVA #9 – 14Apr2018 – Sol 6
Crew members: Richard Blakeman, Ashok Narayanamoorthi
Objectives:
To explore the Kissing Camel Ridge – West region. Conducted reconnaissance and survey mission of the geology and communications capability with primary habitat. Continued the mission to explore Zubrin’s Head.
Operations: 0800-1100
Narrative: Two person EVA to explore a new site and further explore one already seen. Going over sites we’ve already been to always reveals something new and exciting.
Vehicles Blue ATVs #1 and #3 _______________
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EVA #10 – 14Apr2018 – Sol 6
Crew members: Joe Dituri, Andreea Radulescu, Victoria Varone Objectives: – Explore Road 1104 and the surrounding area – Hab skirt removal upon return
Operations: 1500 – 1800
Narrative: Three person team explored the road and stopped several times to explore the interesting structures. Some of the hiking was difficult which assisted in the fogging study.
Vehicles Red ATV, Blue ATV #2, Curiosity Rover
POSTED ONAPRIL 13, 2018 EVA Report – April 13th EVA Report
EVA #7 – 12Apr2018 – Sol 5 ‒ Cancelled due to mix-up in schedule
Crew members: Joe Dituri, Ashok Narayanamoorthi, Victoria Varone
Objectives: N/A
Operations: None
Narrative: None
Vehicles None _______________
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EVA #8 – 13Apr2018 – Sol 5
Crew members: Richard Blakeman, Andreea Radulescu
Objectives: – Check out Kissing Camels site – RAM activities upon return – Hab survey upon return
Operations: 1500 – 1800
Narrative: Explored the region and confirmed ability to establish base comms when at the top of the ridge. Found evidence of missing crew member and produced for discussion with team. Proceeded into the RAM upon return to further clean the water tank and then looked at the skirt of the HAB to find out what is required to repair.
Vehicles – Blue ATV #1 – Blue ATV #3
POSTED ONAPRIL 12, 2018 EVA Report – 12 April 2018 EVA #6 – 12Apr2018 – Sol 4
Crew members: Andreaa Radulescu, Ashok Narayanamoorthi, Richard Blakeman
Objectives: Scout for good sites to perform medical emergency simulations.
Operations: 0845 Start EVA 0900 Surveyed URC North Site 0930 Returned to HAB at request of commander 1000 EVA end, transfer to engineering EVA.
Narrative: This EVA was meant for scouting sites for a medical emergency situation. One site was surveyed before the crew members on the EVA were recalled to help with a repair in the HAB from damage caused by severe winds.
Vehicles 1. Blue #1 2. Blue #2 3. Blue #3 _______________
EVA #7 – 12Apr2018 – Sol 4
Crew members: Richard Blakeman, Ashok Narayanamoorthi, Joe Dituri, Andreaa Radulescu, Victoria Varone
Objectives: – All crew transfer to the RAM and clean and sanitize the water tank. – Garbage pails tied to trailer as they were blowing away in the strong wind.
Operations: 1630 – 1745
Narrative: Today’s second EVA was a productive engineering EVA. The tank is 85% cleaned and we intend to complete further final cleaning tomorrow.
Vehicles – None
POSTED ONAPRIL 11, 2018 EVA Report – April 11th EVA Report
EVA #4 – 11Apr2018 – Sol 3
Crew members: Joe Dituri, Andreaa Radulescu
Objectives: Search and explore area of Route 1101 for wreckage
Operations: 0730 Begin EVA 0745 Arrive at Route 1101 0800 Progress ~halfway down route 1101 – Explored area 0900 Began to RTB 0910 Stopped at Zubrin’s Head because we though we saw some wreckage Explored for 10 min, 9940 Head back inside hab
Narrative: Explored the Area of Route 1101. Climbed to the west most peek and was able to establish comms with the HAB from there. Also found metals cans in the shape of a P. Could be from our lost crew member…but not determinable. No other wreckage found. Suggest exploration elsewhere… Upon return we checked the state of the tank in RAM. We removed it and drained the excess water and then replaced in RAM in prep for cleaning more at some later date.
Vehicles 1. Red ATV 2. Blue #2 _______________
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EVA #5 – 11Apr2018 – Sol 3
Crew members: Richard Blakeman, Ashok Narayanamoorthi
Objectives: – Changed to an engineering EVA to secure hab from severe high winds – Secured hab door, hab skirt, ladders, gear drift picked up and brought inside, broken wooden railing (and shards) brought inside – Ensure that the hab is safe for the crew to remain in.
Operations: 1630 – 1745
Narrative: Today’s second EVA was turned into an engineering EVA due to a strong wind storm which presented an extreme safety hazard for our crew.
Vehicles – None
APRIL 10, 2018 EVA Report – April 10th EVA Report
EVA #2 – 10Apr2018 – Sol 2
Crew members: Richard Blakeman, Ashok Narayanamoorthi, Victoria Varone
Objectives: – Further explore Marble Ritual site – Document EVA – Examine third water tank for state of cleanliness and usability.
Operations: 0815 Begin EVA 0830 Arrive at Marble Ritual 0900 Explore surrounding areas 1000 Return to hab site 1015 Examine third hab water tank 1030 Head back inside hab
Narrative: Today was the crew’s second EVA of our mission. Three crew members (out of 5) went to explore a nearby site and surrounding areas, obtaining a lot of documentation of interesting geologic structures and formations and searching for possible signs of life in the reddish dirt. To head back to the hab, we traveled a little further with our vehicles to check out the landscape and utilized a turning point to turn back around. Upon arriving back at the hab, the rest of our crew inside requested that we take a quick survey of our third water tank to prepare it for being moved and cleaned. After that, we went back into the hab lunch.
Vehicles 1. Spirit Rover 2. Opportunity Rover 3. Blue ATV #3
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EVA #3 – 10Apr2018 – Sol 2
Crew members: Joe Dituri, Andreaa Radulescu
Objectives: – Explore a new site – Search for missing science experiments
Operations: 1630 – Entering the airlock 1635 – Move third water tank to RAM 1645 – Lock RAM and proceed to EVA 1730 – Arrive at Camel Ridge 1830 – Leave Camel Ridge 1900 – Arrive back at the hab
Narrative: Today’s afternoon EVA was an opportunity to explore the Martian surface a little further than we did the day before. First, we completed a task for the crew, which was to move the third external water tank into our RAM for cleaning during our next few EVAs. After locking it inside the RAM, we headed out onto the Martian surface to an area called Kissing Camel Ridge, where we hiked for the majority of our EVA. We ended up finding a small badge of our missing crew member and decided to hike further in the area. The hike used up a lot of our energy, so we capped off our EVA at a little over two hours and headed back to the hab.
Vehicles 1. Red ATV 2. Blue ATV #3
POSTED ONAPRIL 9, 2018 EVA Report – April 9th EVA Report
EVA #1 – 09Apr2018 – Sol 1
Crew members: Commander Joe Dituri, GreenHab Officer Andreaa
Objectives: – Operational check – Water moving from Sub tank to Main tank
Operations: 1700 – Entering the airlock 1700 – EVA Begin 1713 – Arrive at Marble Ritual 1739 – Approaching airlock 1740 – Enter airlock 1741 – Enter hab, EVA complete.
Narrative: Today was the crew’s first EVA of our mission. Two crew members (out of 5) went on a short EVA to test out an ATV and Rover and familiarize themselves with the Martian landscape.
Vehicles 1. Demios Rover 2. Blue ATV #1
